http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/Quetiapine Quetiapine Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:59:44 -0500 ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Causes-Of-Diabetes/2531916 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:13:56 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Causes-Of-Diabetes/2531916 As medical science evolve and the understanding of people about the physiological, anatomical and pathological increase, more modern medications are coming into use. Today, Schizophrenia can be treated in many ways. Rehabilitation - The aim of rehabilitation is to enable the Schizophrenic patient to be self sufficient and capable of earning a living. Rehabilitation centers will arm them with life skills such as job training, problem solving, money management and most importantly how to communicate and blend into society. There are several well-known Rehabilitation centers in US like Hanblaceya in San Diego, Anne Sippi Clinics in Los Angeles and Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Medications - Most of the medication used for treating Schizophrenia are labeled as antipsychotic drugs. The main task of the drugs are used to suppress the activity of the dopamine. Some of the different types of antipsychotic drugs that are used commonly for treating Schizophrenic patients are: 1. Chlorpromazine 2. Triflupromazine 3. Thioridazine 4. Trifluoperazine 5. Perphenazine 6. Fluphenazine 7. Haloperidol 8. Trifluperidol 9. Penfluridol 10. Flupenthixol These drugs are known as the First Generation antipsychotic drugs and were launched in 1950.Schizophrenia treatment]]> treatment for Schizophrenia]]> Schizophrenia cure]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Treating-Schizophrenia---What-Are-The-Options-Today-/1601613 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:01:20 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Treating-Schizophrenia---What-Are-The-Options-Today-/1601613 Pharmaceutical companies]]> antipsychotic drugs]]> pharma company]]> atypical antipsychotics]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/7-Things-To-Know-About-Antipsychotic-Drugs-And-Psychotic-Disorders/1211970 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 06:11:22 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/7-Things-To-Know-About-Antipsychotic-Drugs-And-Psychotic-Disorders/1211970 In America, 5.7 million grown individuals have a bipolar manic depressive disorder. Additionally, 3.4 million kids in the U.S. and adolescents with depression have a greater likelihood of having bipolar manic disorder or bipolar depression symptoms. The NIMH additionally says that the disorder may take up to 9.2 years away from your life resulting in self destructive or suicidal behaviors. Thus, these issues are some of the leading causes of disability. Bipolar manic depressive disorder is defined as a psychiatric sickness causing instant and strange alterations in activity, energy levels, and mood, affecting the capability of a person for carrying out their daily jobs. Symptoms of manic depression go from feeling really sad, desperate, and helpless, to an instant feeling of euphoric joy, being too active and nearly on top of the globe, which might cut relationships, hurt school and job performance, or may even result in suicide.Description of BipolarSymptoms of bipolar manic disorder include sleeplessness, high energy levels, having large plans for activities, restlessness, talkativeness and uneasiness. Symptoms of bipolar depression are low energy with negative feelings like hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, and appetite loss. A patient might have many of these symptoms daily.Bipolar]]> disorder]]> support]]> children]]> symptoms]]> health]]> illness]]> families]]> sickness]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Know-Your-Bipolar-Manic-Depressive-Symptoms/1005231 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Know-Your-Bipolar-Manic-Depressive-Symptoms/1005231 Depression is a mental illness that comes in varying degrees of severity and will be faced by all of us at some point. At any one time there is roughly 15% of the population dealing with depression by using medication. If depression symptoms last for longer than two weeks, it is then deemed to be clinical in nature. What is depression? Depression is a condition that causes such negative feelings and emotions as helplessness, sadness and low self-esteem. Symptoms of depression can be as varied and different from one person to the next. Not all symptoms will manifest themselves in all people. Depression can also look like other conditions, which make it difficult to diagnose. Symptoms: - Agitated quite easily. - Large swings in appetite resulting in rapid loss or gain in weight. - Concentration difficulties. - Flat affect - no facial expressions. - Overly fatigued. - Feel as if there is no hope. - Low self-esteem, unwarranted guilt and self-loathing. - Withdrawal from life's daily activities that were previously enjoyed. - Consideration of suicide as an option. - Insomnia - Sleeping too much Depression can even present as feelings of anger and discouragement with hallucinations and delusions.manic depression symptoms]]> printable beck depression inventory]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Treatment-For-Depression-And-Associated-Disorders/967964 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:24:03 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Treatment-For-Depression-And-Associated-Disorders/967964 Panic attack is as horrific it was always. But you could hit it intensely to take it out from your system. Just go on reading this article, and you would be aware on how to combat OCD. Ways to Treat Panic Attacks Panic attacks may be cured in quite a few different ways - Behavioral Therapy (BT), Cognitive Therapy (CT), or other medications. A combination of the three mentioned ways could as well be used to treat panic attacks. Other remedy of panic attack is via psychodynamic psychotherapy; however, it can handle only a few aspects of anxiety disorder. More on Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy CBT therapy and Behavioral therapy are conducted using special method called ritual prevention and exposure (it is also termed to as exposure and response prevention - ERP). This method requires increasingly learning the ways and means to suffer the anxiety associated with not performing the ritual behavior. This just means, that is working on how to deal with panic attacks. Medications Some of the medicines that is included in panic attack therapy are selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or SSRIs like fluvoxamine (Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Aropax), and sertraline (Zoloft).Panic attacks]]> prevent panic attacks]]> panic attacks tips]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Panic-Attacks---Treating-It-The-Appropriate-Way-/851109 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:27:05 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Panic-Attacks---Treating-It-The-Appropriate-Way-/851109 Panic attack is as terrible it was always. However, you can hit it intensely to free it out from your system. Just go on reading this article, and you would know how to fight OCD. Ways to Treat Panic Attacks This condition may be treated in quite a few different methods - Behavioral Therapy (BT), Cognitive Therapy (CT), or other medications. A combination of the three mentioned ways could also be implemented to treat panic attacks. Another management for panic attack is through psychodynamic psychotherapy; however, it can cope with only some aspects of anxiety disorder. More about Cognitive Therapy (CT) and Behavioral Therapy (BT) CBT therapy and Behavioral therapy are conducted by using special technique called ritual prevention and exposure (also referred to as (ERP) - Exposure and Response Prevention). Exposure and Response Prevention method entails increasingly knowing the ways and means to endure the anxiety related with not performing the ritual behavior. This just means, that is working on how to manage panic attacks. Medications Some of the key medicines included in panic attack therapy are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs like fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil, Aropax), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft). However, what do SSRIs do?Panic attacks]]> prevent panic attacks]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Treat-Panic-Attacks-The-Right-Way-/846624 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:22:37 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Treat-Panic-Attacks-The-Right-Way-/846624 Schizophrenia, by definition, is a severe, chronic, and disabling brain disorder that has been characterized throughout recorded history. Normally, the first signs of schizophrenia emerge in the teenage years or early twenties. It is a type of psychosis, which involves impairment of thinking wherein the interpretation of reality is different or abnormal. It could not be tracked in early phases that is why it is uncommon in children. Literally speaking, the term "schizophrenia" means split mind; however, a lot of people still believe incorrectly that the condition causes a split. Its cause is still unclear. Schizophrenics might hear voices other people don't hear or they have odd beliefs like people controlling their own thoughts, reading their minds, or planning to harm them. There are psychotic disorders such as bipolar disorder in a manic phase and delusive disorder shares some of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia however, it could have different courses and prognosis. What are the causes of Schizophrenia?signs of schizophrenia]]> famous people with schizophrenia]]> effects of schizophrenia]]> what is schizophrenia]]> paranoid schizophrenia]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Are-The-Symptoms-And-Signs-Of-Schizophrenia-/846586 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:42:51 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/What-Are-The-Symptoms-And-Signs-Of-Schizophrenia-/846586 The most common anxiety disorders are generalized disorders. Anxiety disorders cover several different forms of phobias, fear and dread. A disorder may start out gradually and become worse as years progress. A disorder can inhibit you from pursuing your daily routine. The main characteristic of generalized Anxiety Disorder or commonly referred to as (GAD) is you are suddenly faced with fear and dread about everyday things. The worry can cause many physical ailments, and prohibit you from carrying out your normal daily routine. GAD is extremely hard for most physicians to diagnosis because the symptoms of the disorder may not always be prominent. In order to properly diagnose the disorder, specific symptoms must be present for the span of at least 6 months.Anxiety treatment]]> anxiety attack]]> treatment for anxiety]]> natural anxiety treatment]]> treatment anxiety.]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Your-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Explained/680347 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Your-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Explained/680347 The most common diagnosed anxiety disorder is Generalized Anxiety. The term anxiety disorder is used to describe a condition in which you face constant phobias, fear, and worry about daily life situations. The condition may start off fairly light and then progressively worsen as time goes on. The symptoms are enough to alter your daily routine. The most distinctive trait of Generalized Anxiety disorder also known as GAD is the inability to control fear, dread, and worry. Constantly feeling stressed out and worried about a situation can affect your daily routine in a drastic way. Doctors find it difficult to properly diagnose GAD because the symptoms start out to lack in severity in the beginning. The proper way to get an accurate diagnosis of the condition is if symptoms last for a span up to six months, without dissipating anytime during the period. The criteria your symptoms must processes in order to be diagnosed with GAD are: -Consistently worrying about different events or occurrences for a period of 6 moths or more -Unable to control when worrying about a situation is just -The symptoms are associated with at least three or more of the following symptoms listed.Anxiety disorder]]> anxiety treatment]]> anxiety]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Your-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Guide/678826 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Your-Generalized-Anxiety-Disorder-Guide/678826 Shared psychotic disorder has also been referred to by other names such as psychosis of association, contagious insanity, infectious insanity, double insanity, and communicated insanity. This disorder usually occurs only in long-term relationships in which one person is dominant and the other is passive. In most cases, the person in whom the delusions are induced is dependent on or submissive to the person with the psychotic disorder. The people involved often are reclusive or otherwise isolated from society and have close emotional links with each other. The disorder also can occur in groups of individuals who are closely involved with a person who has a psychotic disorder. The disturbance is not better accounted for by another Psychotic Disorder (e.g., Schizophrenia) or a Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. The dominating primary case is most commonly represented by persons with schizophrenia, delusions, or mood disorders. In Western countries, both the original delusions in the dominant person and the induced delusions in the submissive person are usually chronic and either persecutory or grandiose in nature.Shared Psychotic Disorder information]]> Shared Psychotic Disorder causes]]> Shared Psychotic Disorder symptoms]]> Shared Psychotic Disorder treatment tips]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shared-Psychotic-Disorder-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/261301 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Shared-Psychotic-Disorder-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/261301 Multi-infarct dementia is often the result of a series of small strokes. Most common cause of vascular dementia is the blockage of small arteries supplying areas of the brain. In classical stroke, large blood vessels are blocked, resulting in the death of brain tissue supplied by that artery. The second most common cause of dementia in older adults is vascular dementia, which affects the blood vessels in the brain. A stroke occurs when blood cannot get to part of the brain. Strokes can be caused when a blood clot or fatty deposit (called plaque) blocks the vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke also can happen when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Dementia associated with cerebrovascular disease is also observed in a rare genetic condition, ie, cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL). Protocols for the evaluation and treatment of stroke are available. Medications may be required to control aggressive or agitated behaviors or behaviors that are dangerous to the person or to others. Medications may include antipsychotics (especially the newer atypical agents, olanzapine and quetiapine), beta-blockers, and serotonin-affecting drugs such as trazodone (which may lower the blood pressure), buspirone, or fluoxetine.Multi Infarct Dementia information]]> Multi Infarct Dementia causes]]> Multi Infarct Dementia symptoms]]> Multi Infarct Dementia treatment tips]]> Multi Infar]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Multi-Infarct-Dementia-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/260980 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Multi-Infarct-Dementia-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/260980 Some theories posit that the hypomanic episodes have meaning in the context of a person seeking to achieve goals or to avoid depression. Symptoms of cyclothymia include periods of hypomania. Depressive symptoms are also present as the hypomania fades. These symptoms. However, are not meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, in other words, are not as severe as those found in Bipolar Disorder. The hypomanic and depressive episodes of cyclothymia generally don't prevent people with the disorder from engaging in their normal activities at work or school or in social situations. However, the unpredictable nature of cyclothymia, the sudden shift to a hypomanic or depressive period, and behaviors associated with these moods can significantly disrupt your life. The constant cycling between stable and symptomatic mood states often leads to short-lived or strained relationships, insecure self-identity, job instability, uneven performance in school, a history of ambitious but unfulfilled endeavors, or patterns of risky behaviors in encounters or drug and alcohol use. Treatment for cyclothymia can include a variety of Cognitive and behavioural techniques. Additionally, Mood stabilizers , such as Lithium and anticonvulsants , are often prescribed in low doses to treat cyclothymia.Cyclothymia information]]> Cyclothymia causes]]> Cyclothymia symptoms]]> Cyclothymia treatment tips]]> Cyclothymia prevention methods]]> get rid of Cyclothymia]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Cyclothymia-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/260883 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Cyclothymia-Causes-Symptoms-Information-With-Treatment/260883 Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has been recognized throughout recorded history. The first signs of schizophrenia typically emerge in the teenage years or early twenties. It is a form of psychosis, which is an impairment of thinking in which the interpretation of reality is abnormal. It is uncommon in children and is hard to recognize in its early phases. The term schizophrenia literally means split mind; however, many people still believe incorrectly that the condition causes a split personality (which is an uncommon problem involving dissociation). The cause of schizophrenia is still unclear. People with schizophrenia may hear voices other people don't hear or they may believe that others are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them. Certain psychotic disorders such as bipolar disorder in a manic phase and delusive disorder share some of the positive symptoms of schizophrenia but can have distinctly different courses and prognosis. Schizophrenia can be caused by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, drug abuse and other factors. It is not caused by childhood experiences, poor parenting or lack of willpower, nor are the symptoms identical for each person.schizophrenia information]]> schizophrenia causes]]> schizophrenia symptoms]]> schizophrenia treatment tips]]> schizophrenia prevention methods]]> get rid of sc]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Schizophrenia---Causes--Symptoms-And-Treatment-Methods/260253 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Schizophrenia---Causes--Symptoms-And-Treatment-Methods/260253 Countless number of patients and their family members have asked me about manicdepression and major depression. Is there any difference? Are they one and the same? Is the treatment the same? And so on. Each time I encounter a chorus of questions like these, I am enthused to provide answers. You know why? Because the difference between these two disorders is enormous. The difference does not lie on clinical presentation alone. The treatment of these two disorders is significantly distinct. Let me begin by describing major depression (officially called major depressive disorder). Major depression is a primary psychiatric disorder characterized by the presence of either a depressed mood or lack of interest to do usual activities occurring on a daily basis for at least two weeks. Just like other disorders, this illness has associated features such as impairment in energy, appetite, sleep, concentration, and desire to have sex. In addition, patients afflicted with this disorder also suffer from feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. Tearfulness or crying episodes and irritability are not uncommon. If left untreated, patients get worse. They become socially withdrawn and can't go to work.Major Depression]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Major-Depression-And-Manic-Depression---Any-Difference-/176391 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Major-Depression-And-Manic-Depression---Any-Difference-/176391 Nail biting is no doubt one of the most common habits around. Most often than not, people think that biting is a way to relieve stress. Other such habits manifesting stress and nervousness could be thumb-sucking, nose picking, hair twisting or pulling, tooth grinding or skin picking. Nail biting besides showing stress and excitement might also be due to boredom or inactivity. Genially instinctive and one engages in it without even thinking about it. You could easily check it. Most often you would find people watching television or talking on the phone and biting nails without even thinking about it. The problem is that biting is not just about biting nails, it also develops into cuticle biting and biting of flesh around nails. There are many who claim that biting nails has no side effects on the nails as such as long as you do not damage the nail bed but the problem is related to your health. The most common problem with biting your nails is paronychia or infection of the skin. Warts might also develop around the nail bed. There are a number of ways to stop right from medications to therapies.biting nails]]> stop nail biting]]> nail biting]]> how to stop biting nails]]> stop biting nails]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Nail-Biting-Finger-Nail-Biting/143484 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Nail-Biting-Finger-Nail-Biting/143484 Nail biting generally results in the transfer of germs from your nails into your mouth. It is the same at nail salons also. When nail salon tools are used on different persons, it could lead to infection. People generally find using the hands a lot more difficult due to biting nails. Most of the compulsive nail biters find it difficult to write, draw, drive and type. Sustained biting for long period of time could also lead to substantia adamantinea of the front teeth which could lead to caries. It is quite surprising that there are many who claim that hypnosis proves quite useful to stop nail biting. There are many who claim that sheer will power could also do the trick. There is one more popular option. It is using nail biting creams. You need to paint your nails with this very bitter tasting nail cream and you are never going to put your nails in your mouth once you do it. These quit biting nails creams boast of some good characteristics. Creams to stop biting nails generally contains aloe and vitamins A and E and all the ingredients being used are natural.biting nails]]> stop nail biting]]> stop biting nails]]> nail biting]]> how to stop biting my nails]]> ]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Nail-Biting-Consequences/131540 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stop-Nail-Biting-Consequences/131540 Unfortunately, even though there is a huge amount of scientific research, no cure for Alzheimer's exists at present. What is available is a number of scientifically proven treatments for the disease. Patient safety is one the core parts of treatment. Risks need to be limited with reference to driving, wandering and general accidents about the home. A second major aspect of Alzheimer patient treatment is the education of this degenerative disease and its related effects with the family involved. Both support and education can minimize the need for skilled nurses and also lower caregiver stress and burnout. The environment of the sufferer can be modified to promote their wellbeing. Research has found that simply re-coloring plates and cups with very bright colors promotes Alzheimer's sufferers eating. Confusion can be reduced by keeping everything in a strict order. Medicines used for Alzheimer's can be administered to try to slow the diseases progression. Cholinesterase inhibitors are one such example, used when patients suffer from mid to strong Alzheimer's dementia. This type of drug comes in many names; galantamine (Reminyl), donepezil (Aricept) and rivastigmine (Exelon).alzheimers]]> alzheimer]]> alzheimer disease]]> alzheimers disease]]> disease alzheimers]]> alzheimers medication]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Drugs-And-Treatments-Used-To-Combat-Alzheimer-s/87427 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Drugs-And-Treatments-Used-To-Combat-Alzheimer-s/87427